Hello Focus Points Community!
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find information about:
- Early Childhood Health Fair
- Monthly Awareness
- Program Updates
- Los próximos eventos
Early Childhood Health Fair is Aug 23!
Come to our Early Childhood Health Fair at the Hydro Building of CSU Spur THIS Saturday, August 23 from 10:00am – 3:00pm! Meet with health experts from across different organizations and participate in FREE assessments and screenings, plus enjoy fun activities and giveaways for the entire family – see you there!
Please see campus map with directions and parking info.
Monthly Awareness
August is about Health and Wellness
August is more than just back-to-school season—it’s also a time to shine a light on important aspects of health and well-being. This month, Focus Points is recognizing Wellness Month,
Immunization Awareness Month, World Cancer Support Month, and Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month.
Each of these observances reminds us how interconnected our health is—body, mind, and community—and how small actions, like scheduling an eye exam or keeping up with recommended vaccines, can have a lasting impact.
At Focus Points, we are committed to creating an inclusive community where every family has access to the resources, knowledge, and support they need to thrive. Throughout the month, we encourage you to focus on the importance of maintaining good health to help you and your loved ones stay informed, inspired, and empowered to thrive.
- To learn more about National Wellness Month, please go to the NationalWellnessMonth website.
- To learn more about National Immunization Awareness Month, please go to the CDC website.
- To learn more about World Cancer Support Month, please go to HomeofHope website.
- To learn more about Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month, please go to the PreventBlindness website.
Program Updates
Back2School Was a Success!
Thank you to all the families who came out on Saturday, August 9th for our Back2School event! It was wonderful to see our community come together connecting over arts and crafts, games, face painting, and enjoying local music and dance performances that celebrated the diverse cultural heritage of our community! And a big thanks to all our community partners who participated this year – you made our milestone 30th anniversary celebration shine even brighter!
Focus Points Summer Walk-In Hours
Our Family Support Services (FSS) team is available to meet one-on-one with families. They can help you access resources for food (such as SNAP), Medicaid and other supports.
- Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:45am and 12:45pm-4:00pm
- Fridays, 9:00am-12:30pm
UPDATES: We will NOT have Walk-In Hours on Friday, August 22.
We unfortunately will NOT be able to provide Xcel Energy utilities assistance with Energy Outreach Colorado from August 1 to September 30. Please check back in early October.
For more information about family support services that are available, please contact us at (303) 292-0770 to schedule an appointment.
RTD Bus Passes Available
RTD Bus Pass booklets are available from now until Friday, December 19, 2025 to pick up here at Focus Points Family Resource Center. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis and free for all participants and the GES community. You must be 18 years or older to pick up a booklet.
Schedule an appointment with one of our Family Support Specialists to apply for LiVE RTD.
Call us at: (303) 292-0770.
Huerta Urbana Farmers’ Market
We had such a great time on Friday, August 8 celebrating National Farmers Market Week with many of our community partners engaging families with fun activities while enjoying live music!
Our “pay what you can” Farmers’ Market still continues and is open most Friday afternoons from 2:00pm-5:00pm. This is a great opportunity to get fresh, local fruit and vegetables grown on our Huerta Urbana farm, and by other vendors.
Please see the full 2025 schedule here.
If you came to our Market last year, you received a card at check-in with your information on it. You can use that same card again this year! Bring it Friday and skip the line! See the photo of a card below as an example.
Our Farmers’ Market accepts SNAP benefits. Just let one of our staff know at the check-in table that you wish to use them.
Los próximos eventos
August Informative Workshop for Older Adults
On Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 10:00am-12:30pm we are hosting another Older Adults event, in partnership with the Denver Office of Aging, focused on “Aging Made Easy: Support Services”. This event will be held at our center. Lunch will be provided afterwards.
To learn more about our Older Adults programming, please get in touch with Jocelyn at (720) 826-2780 ext. 112 or jocelyn@focuspoints.org to schedule an appointment.
